In the final stretch of Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session, Capitol Investment Committee chair and bonding bill negotiations lead up for a heated discussion on Friday at noon. Meanwhile, Senate Ethics Committee gears up for hearing to review the conduct of two senators.

As the Minnesota Legislature’s 2024 session enters its final two weeks, there will be a lot of activity in terms of votes, negotiations, and unexpected developments. One major item on the agenda that still needs to be addressed is the bonding bill, which includes publicly financed construction projects that require state approval to proceed.

MPR News host Brian Bakst will be discussing the construction financing plan with the chair of the House Capital Investment Committee on Friday at noon, as it comes together. In addition to the bonding bill, the Senate Ethics Committee is gearing up for a hearing to review the conduct of two members of the closely divided chamber. MPR News remains a trusted resource for important news, offering accessible journalism and authentic conversations to everyone without any paywalls or barriers, thanks to the support of its readers.

As the legislative session nears its end, Capitol reporters will provide updates on the latest happenings. Recently, MPR News politics fellow Ellie Roth spoke with University of Minnesota students about their thoughts on the November election and recent protests on campus. Guests on an upcoming discussion include Rep. Fue Lee, Chair of the House Capital Investment Committee, former Senator Ember Reichgott Junge, who served as chair of the Rules and Administration – Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct in the Minnesota Senate, as well as University of Minnesota students Marko Mirkovic, Jack Christensen